Freesat ponders ultra-high-definition support and in-home streaming to multiple boxes

Freesat, the UK’s subscription-free satellite TV service, has asked set top box manufacturers for their views on a number of possible enhancements to the platform, including support for ultra-high-definition content and the ability for users to stream recordings to multiple rooms.

Device makers are also being asked their thoughts on potentially providing more tuners to help customers plan their recordings and avoid programme clashes as part of a revised specification for a “next generation” set-top box which will hit the market “as soon as possible.”

“The requirements for our set-top box have been developed with the customer in mind and our aim is to continue to bring UK audiences the best subscription free TV service, and a fantastic alternative to Pay TV.

“Furthermore, developing an open technical specification signals our ongoing commitment to expand beyond the UK through our collaboration with the Free TV Alliance and partnerships with international TV companies through our Metaphor business.”